Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Construction Partner in Connecticut
Founded in 1934, Downes Construction has evolved from a family business into a 100% employee-owned enterprise with over 90 employee-owners. Our commitment to integrity, safety, and community investment drives every project we undertake. We specialize in construction management, design/build, and general contracting services, prioritizing client collaboration and innovative problem-solving. Our team acts as your advocate from project inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and timely delivery. With expertise in preconstruction planning and owners project management, we deliver tailored solutions for corporate, healthcare, educational, and municipal clients.Our four-time AGC Platinum Safety Award recognition underscores our dedication to safe, efficient construction practices. We integrate advanced technologies like BIM and laser scanning to optimize project outcomes. As active community partners, we contribute financially and through educational outreach, averaging two school visits monthly to promote careers in the trades. Our dual offices in Connecticut and Rhode Island enable us to serve clients across New England with personalized attention and regional expertise.
Services
Construction Management
Design/Build
General Contracting
Owners Project Management
Preconstruction Services
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We are a 100% employee-owned company with 90+ employee-owners invested in your project's success
- Four-time AGC Platinum Safety Award winner demonstrating industry-leading safety practices
- Specialize in construction management, design/build, and general contracting services since 1934
- Utilize advanced technologies like BIM and laser scanning for precise project execution
- Actively invest in community development through educational outreach and local partnerships
Associations and certifications
- AGC Platinum Safety Award
Services
Construction Management
Our construction management services provide comprehensive project oversight from planning to completion. We ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control through risk management, trade coordination, and 24/7 post-completion support. Our team specializes in budgeting, scheduling, and documentation management for complex projects.
Design/Build
The Design/Build service offers single-source responsibility for both design and construction phases. This collaborative approach streamlines decision-making, reduces project timelines, and ensures alignment between budget, schedule, and construction goals through our integrated team of architects and builders.
General Contracting
Our general contracting service delivers fixed-price construction solutions with thorough upfront due diligence. We self-perform key carpentry tasks to enhance quality control while minimizing change orders through detailed site analysis and comprehensive design documentation.
Owners Project Management
As Owners Project Managers, we advocate for client interests throughout all project phases. Our services include grant applications, facilities standards development, permitting navigation, and value engineering to ensure projects meet quality standards and budget requirements.
Preconstruction Services
Our preconstruction services focus on feasibility studies, conceptual budgeting, and scheduling optimization. Using building forensics and BIM technologies, we identify cost-saving opportunities and develop detailed project logistics plans to ensure successful execution.
Questions
What construction services does Downes offer?
We provide construction management, design/build, general contracting, owner’s project management, and preconstruction services for commercial, healthcare, education, and municipal projects.
Are you an employee-owned company?
Yes, we transitioned to a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) company with over 90 employee-owners invested in your project's success.
How do you ensure project safety?
We maintain rigorous safety standards demonstrated by our four-time AGC Platinum Safety Award recognition and implement proactive risk management practices.
Do you work outside Connecticut?
Yes, we serve clients throughout New England with primary offices in New Britain, CT and Warwick, RI.
How do you handle community involvement?
We invest in local communities through financial donations, in-kind support, and educational outreach programs visiting schools monthly to promote construction careers.
What project delivery methods do you use?
We offer construction management, design/build, general contracting, and owner’s project management approaches tailored to each client's specific needs.
